When the daily chaos of life gets to be too much, try these fast-acting techniques to stay calm.

By Corrie Pikul

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During Rush Hour: Pop a Peppermint

What helps a frustrated, worn-out driver (besides vanishing traffic, of course)? Researchers at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia found that pumping peppermint-scented air into the cars of ticked-off commuters helped decrease anxiety and fatigue. Stash a bag of peppermint candies in your glove compartment to help you keep your cool in honking traffic or during a hectic commute.